Steady energy and less drama, the Glucose Goddess has you covered

Glucose, that little sugar word you’ve heard whispered in wellness circles while you’re eating a croissant. Jessie Inchauspé, a French biochemist behind Glucose Goddess, makes the case that blood sugar balance is one of the unsung foundations of feeling your best. The gist: if your glucose levels are spiking and crashing, you’ll likely suffer from tired afternoons, sugar cravings, brain fog and hormonal havoc. And that’s just the morning coffee slice.

What she proposes isn’t about calorie counting or a diet full of deprivation. Instead, it’s about clever tweaks “glucose hacks” that reduce the size and frequency of those spikes without you giving up chocolate cake or pasta forever. For example: eating your veggies first, then proteins/fats, and lastly your carbs can reduce a meal’s glucose spike by up to 75%. Or adding a plate of veggies before the main helps too. It’s science-meets-sensible. And yes, you can still enjoy dessert.

Vinegar might not sound glamorous, but it’s quietly becoming the unsung hero of modern wellness. A splash before meals, especially apple cider or white wine vinegar, can do wonders for your blood sugar, digestion, and even energy levels. The science is simple yet clever: vinegar slows down the rate at which carbohydrates turn into glucose, helping your body avoid sharp spikes and the inevitable energy crash that follows. It’s like giving your metabolism a friendly buffer, one tablespoon at a time. Just a small word of wisdom: vinegar is acidic, so to protect your teeth, always dilute it in water and sip it through a straw. And while no one’s suggesting you drink it like champagne, adding a dash to water, salad dressings, or marinades is a small act of self-care that your body (and mid-afternoon mood) will quietly applaud.

"A natural metabolic tune-up: no gym, no Lycra, no drama required. It’s a gentle ritual that helps digestion, clears your mind, and subtly boosts your metabolism"

A short walk after eating might sound like an old-fashioned habit your grandmother swore by but science now backs her up. Just ten minutes of light movement after a meal can help your muscles soak up glucose from the bloodstream, keeping your blood sugar steadier and your energy more even. Think of it as a natural metabolic tune-up: no gym, no Lycra, no drama required. It’s a gentle ritual that helps digestion, clears your mind, and subtly boosts your metabolism, all while giving you a moment to step away from screens and pace yourself back into calm. Sometimes the simplest habits, like a walk around the block, are the ones that quietly change everything.

If you’re juggling menopause or hormones, working long days, chasing children or deadlines or both, the argument goes that stabilising your blood sugar shouldn’t be a chore, it should be a tool. You don’t have to overhaul your life: you just need to bring in small changes that actually help your body behave rather than feel hijacked. Because feeling good isn’t luxury, it’s baseline. And sugar spikes? They’re optional.

What’s your favourite wellness hack? The small habit, ritual or shortcut that genuinely makes you feel better. Share your thoughts and tips in the comments.

Link to Jessie Inchauspé page